Meta and the Nigerian government have informed a court in Abuja that they are in advanced talks to settle a major data protection lawsuit. This development follows a substantial fine of nearly $33 million that was previously imposed on the social media titan by Nigeria’s data watchdog. As the most populous country in Africa, Nigeria represents a critically important market for Meta’s platforms, including WhatsApp and Facebook, which are deeply integrated into daily communication and commerce. This potential settlement aims to resolve one of several legal challenges the company faces in the region. A separate consumer protection case notably resulted in an even larger fine last year. Notably, a separate consumer protection case resulted in an even larger fine last year. The company’s clash with Nigeria adds to its growing list of legal challenges in Africa, including a high-profile compensation case involving content moderators in Kenya.
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